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Weill Cornell Medicine And Columbia University Alzheimer’s Disease Experts To Present At Alzheimer’s New Jersey 2018 Education & Research Conference On April 18

By ALZHEIMER'S NEW JERSEY

By ALZHEIMER'S NEW JERSEY

ROSELAND & SOMERSET, NJ – The Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Education and Research Conference, New Directions in Research and Care, the premier interdisciplinary healthcare professional conference on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ.

In addition to presentations from nationally recognized researchers and other experts in the field, this conference provides the opportunity to earn continuing education credits, and the chance to network with professional colleagues who regularly attend this full day of specialized presentations and workshops. The workshops are focused on dementia care practices that build capacity and enhance the care that healthcare professionals provide.

“Alzheimer’s New Jersey is taking this year’s conference to the next level. We are thrilled to have a lineup of exceptional speakers who can address the current state of Alzheimer’s disease from the standpoint of medical research as well as care and support,” said Ken Zaentz, President and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey. “Our annual conference serves as a testament to our organization’s commitment to providing education and resources for the state of New Jersey.”

Richard S. Isaacson, M.D. will serve as the keynote speaker, presenting Advances in the Management of Alzheimer’s Treatment and Prevention. Dr. Isaacson currently serves as Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, Weill Cornell Memory Disorders Program, and Associate Professor of

Jill S. Goldman, MS, MPhil, CGC will present Updates on the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. Goldman is genetic counselor and senior staff associate at the Taub Institute at Columbia University Medical Center where she serves in the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Pauline Boss, Ph.D., will present The Ambiguous Loss in Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Boss is Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota; a Fellow in the American Psychological Association and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; a former president of the National Council on Family Relations; and a family therapist in private practice.

One of this year’s workshop sessions, Dementia Caregiving as a Millennial, will feature a panel of young adult family caregivers who will share their experiences by addressing topics including the diagnostic experience, changes in family roles and relationships, impact on quality of life and successful stress management strategies.

The Neuropsychological Evaluation: Usefulness in Determining a Diagnosis and Developing Ongoing Treatment Plans presented by Michelle Papka, PhD, Director, The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey

For more information or to register, please visit www.alznj.org or call 973-586-4300.

About Alzheimer’s New Jersey

Since 1985, Alzheimer’s New Jersey has provided care and support for New Jersey families and has helped advance research for a cure. As Alzheimer’s New Jersey (formerly known as Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter), their commitment to local programs and services is stronger than ever. Their mission is to respond to the needs of people in New Jersey who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, by providing programs and community partnerships that increase awareness and access to services. Visit alznj.org or call 888-280-6055 for more information.

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